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Emmaus, PA. April 10, 2017 Independent Bookstore Day marks its third year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on Saturday, April 29th, with literary parties around the country. Let’s Play Books Bookstore will be celebrating with many events, special guests and give-a-ways! First up, the reveal of the BOOK STAIRS to the CATTIC, thanks to 14 generous donors, and fine-artist Lauren Kuhn. A One-of-a-kind raffle! Includes signed special edition books from authors, just for the day. Plus, a variety of items from fellow merchants and specialty products collected just for today. Every $10 spent earns a raffle ticket, plus additional tickets can be purchased. Prizes – for a variety of things! Give-a-ways for select purchases, stickers & erasers for the kids, and three lucky families will win a 2-year membership courtesy of a generous member. Authors in the house! Special guests David Lubar (Looniverse Series, Weenies Series, Character Driven, +++) and Kate Racculia (This Must Be the Place & Bellweather Rhapsody) will be here from 12 – 1pm. Sugar So Sweet Bakery cart will be on site (in the backyard) from 11am to 1pm. All day children’s activities both inside and out, including a make-your-own Little Golden book – all free.
“It’s my very favorite event of the year” says Kirsten Hess, owner.
Let’s Play Books Bookstore will also offer exclusive day-of merchandise created especially for Independent Bookstore Day by major publishers and authors. Since its inception in 2014, more than 150 authors have demonstrated their support for independent bookstores by donating work for Bookstore Day.
The third annual National Independent Bookstore Day is sponsored in part by Penguin Random House, Ingram, and The American Booksellers Association.
Last year participating bookstores saw an average increase in sales of 200% on Independent Bookstore Day, with some stores up as much as 1000% over their average Saturday sales in April. “Indie bookstores play a crucial role in society—they are spaces where ideas live freely, thought and conversation flourish, and communities are nurtured and strengthened. Independent Bookstore Day is a national party to celebrate this significance. We love to celebrate with our customers and toast to the vitality of indies, as well the enthusiasm and support of avid readers everywhere!” says Katie Eelman at Papercuts J.P. in Boston. While Benjamin Rybeck at Brazos Bookstore says, “Independent Bookstore Day makes a big city like Houston feel small, cozy, like everybody knows everybody.”
“There are those who love Christmas, and those who love Valentine’s Day, and those for whom Independent Bookstore Day is the only holiday that matters. Three cheers to the readers, the writers, the booksellers, the kiddos, the dogs, the cats, and the bookstores that bring us all together!” says our 2017 Bookstore Day Author Ambassador, Emma Straub. Straub is the bestselling author of three novels, Modern Lovers, The Vacationers, Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures, and a short story collection, Other People We Married. She is also, with Michael Fusco, the owner of Books Are Magic, a new bookstore opening this spring in Brooklyn.
Independent Bookstore Day is proud to announce a selection of exclusive books and art pieces for Bookstore Day 2017. These limited edition, unique items will be available only at participating IBD bookstores, on April 29. Not before. Not online. And not in chain stores.
To see all of the exclusive items created for IBD and for all current information, visit: http://www.indiebookstoreday.com
For more information about Let’s Play Books Bookstore event, visit: http://www.letsplaybooks.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-0
About Independent Bookstore Day
Independent Bookstore Day began in California in 2014 and became a national event the next year. A host of publishers and authors such as Neil Gaiman, George Saunders, Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, James Patterson, Stephen King and many others have donated work in support of the event. Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) is produced by writer and former bookseller Samantha Schoech in partnership with the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association. Its sponsors include Penguin Random House, Ingram, and the American Bookseller’s Association. www.indiebookstoreday.com
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Information Provided By:
Kirsten Hess
Let’s Play Books
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